A practical plan is key to aligning Class D medical, visual and knowledge requirements with other CDLs, says OTA
TORONTO, Ont. — According to reports from the Ontario Trucking Association, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) embarked on consultations with industry in October to determine the feasibility of aligning medical, vision and knowledge requirements for Class-D licence holders with…
How the Trucking Industry is Changing
The trucking industry is always on the move, in more ways than one. Its rapid transitions and adjustments are necessary to stay competitive and stay with the ever-growing consumer demands.
Manitoba joins New West Partnership
WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitoba premier Brian Pallister announced yesterday (Nov. 17) that the province has joined the New West Partnership Trade Agreement. With the Manitoba now part of the agreement, which commits each province to enhance trade, investment and labor…
Continental plant wins energy efficiency award
ST. MARY’S, Ohio – Continental’s St. Mary’s, Ohio plant has been recognized for its energy efficiency. The company took steps to reduce its energy consumption, saving about US$22,700 per year with a lifetime savings projected at US$341,500. As a result…
ACT pricing index shows improvements
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trucking rates may be on the rise, according to the latest ACT For-Hire Trucking Index from ACT Research. ACT reported its pricing index bounced to its highest reading in the past 12 months, at 52.7. A quarter…
Accuride acquisition finalized
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Accuride Corp. has announced its acquisition by Crestview Partners is now complete. The private equity firm announced its plans to take Accuride private on Sept. 2. “Today marks the start of a new and exciting chapter for…
“Unusually high” level of cancellations drives down Class 8 orders
COLUMBUS, Ind. – A high cancellation rate kept Class 8 truck orders low in October, at 13,907 units, according to the latest data from ACT Research. “The driving factor behind the weak net orders number was an unusually high level…
FMCSA Online Systems to be Down Starting Nov. 17
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has advised that a scheduled outage of its online information systems will take place starting today at 9:00 p.m. EST and extend through Sunday, Nov. 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST. “Due to scheduled upgrades, access may be limited to some of FMCSA’s information systems starting on Thursday, November 17,” the agency stated in a public notice .
Know a transportation hero? #KeepThanksMoving and nominate them
GREENVILLE, S.C.— Michelin is going into this year’s holiday season with yet another transportation appreciation campaign called #KeepThanksMoving. The social and digital media initiative celebrates millions of transportation industry heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the holidays…
Dry Van Orders Hit 10-Month High in October
Net orders for all trailer types were up in October compared to the previous month and essentially met expectations, according to a report from FTR. Trailer orders totaled 20,200 units for the month, up 72% from September but down 38% from October 2015.